The Garant Xpent 5-axis vice demonstrates its accessibility when milling in 1.0503 / C45. Also in use: the Garant TPC solid carbide mill and the Kyocera MFH mini high feed mill.
The two largest models in Hermle's C-series of trunnion-type 5-axis machining centres, C50U and C60U, may be fitted with a new pallet changing system to automate the production of workpieces up to 2.5 tonnes in the case of the larger machine.
Keith Villiers has retired as applications engineer at Walter Ewag UK, manufacturer of high-quality CNC grinding, erosion and measuring machines, after 27 years’ service with the company – the latter 25 years in the applications department. His successor is James Hanmer.
With MACH 2024 attracting large volumes of visitors and over 450 exhibitors, Mapal had a busy stand throughout the week with a large amount of interest in its tooling solutions on display.